A curated selection of public diplomacy-relevant news from a global cross-section of English-language media outlets, including independent, corporate-owned, and state-sponsored sources. The stories featured don't necessarily represent CPD's views nor have they been verified by CPD.
Australia, Indonesia launch books on collaborative art human resources
Melbourne University of Australia in association with the Kelola Fundation of Indonesia has launched three books on collaborative art human resources. "The art cooperation and cultural exchange are important both to Indonesia and Australia," Australian Ambassador to Indonesia Bill Farmer said in an electronic note received by Antara in Surabaya on Wednesday.
Britain Will No Longer Grovel To The U.S.
British parliamentarians have finally realized that the "special relationship" between London and Washington no longer exists--if it ever did. The House of Commons Foreign Affairs Committee has published an unexpectedly lively report urging British diplomats and ministers to be "less deferential" to the U.S.
India, China working together is the need of the hour: Menon
Addressing a seminar on India and China: Public Diplomacy, Building Understanding, organised to mark the 60th anniversary of the Indo-China diplomatic ties, Menon said the global trend towards multi-polarity and a more even distribution of power, has been accelerated by the recent global economic crisis.
Why Google is waging a lonely fight
If Google had wanted to work out a remedy to its problems in China, it would have had to find ways to ingratiate itself to the Chinese government. Google might have seen longer-term dangers to staying in China, threats that other companies choose to ignore even as China becomes an ever-larger part of their global businesses.
China agrees to discuss sanctions against Iran
China has agreed to negotiate possible sanctions against Iran over Tehran's failure to comply with international regulations involving its nuclear energy program, the U.S. permanent representative to the United Nations said Wednesday.
Lee Junki is the Korean ambassador for 2010 Shanghai Expo
Actor Lee Junki has been chosen as the Korean ambassador for the 2010 Shanghai Expo.
Turkey to participate in China’s EXPO 2010
Turkey will join the EXPO 2010 to open in the Chinese city of Shanghai on May 1.
Shanghai not to seek profit from upcoming Expo
Vice mayor of Shanghai Yang Xiong says Shanghai will not seek profit from the upcoming World Expo.
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